Rider’s flexible online RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program will expand your existing competences and advance your professional skills and credentials. All nursing courses are offered in an accelerated format with clinicals integrated into your course assignments.
Expand your scope of practice with Rider’s online Master of Science in Nursing. In this program you’ll develop the skills, experience, and confidence to excel as a nurse practitioner. We offer three convenient start dates and the flexibility to complete your clinical hours in a timeframe that works best for you.
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Post-Master’s Certificate program is intended for those who already have a master’s degree in nursing. With this credential, you’ll be able to practice in the FNP specialty area. The certification is completed 100% online with off-site clinicals in just five semesters.
Expand your practice in a new specialty with Rider’s online Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) Post-Master’s Certificate. Gain the experience and skills necessary to assist your patients with living their best quality of life.
The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically increased the need for mental health professionals. Developing your expertise in the psychiatric-mental health specialty will prepare you to advance your career. You’ll provide much needed access to psychiatric care and challenge the stigma surrounding mental illness.
I chose Rider's MSN AGPCNP program because I am working full-time as an ICU RN and was looking for a very organized, professional and high-quality program. I am happy to say Rider has met and exceeded my expectations.
Rider University is proud to partner with Capital Health and give back to healthcare workers by offering a tuition discount and additional benefits to eligible employees. Other partners include The State of New Jersey, Penn Medicine Princeton Health (through the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber) and Pyramid Healthcare, Inc.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Rider University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
The master's degree program in nursing and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Rider University are pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. Applying for accreditation does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted.
Teaching nursing students is so much more than just teaching clinical skills, it’s also about the socialization to the role.
Our graduate nursing programs satisfy several state’s licensure requirements.
